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Grab Your Popcorn! Tennessee’s SEC Takeover Lineup Officially Announced
It’s almost time to grab some popcorn and start the weekend early with Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover right around the corner. Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover will span 24 hours on Friday, July 5, starting at midnight. The takeover will feature the Vols’ National Championship victory over Texas...
Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee baseball as transfer pitcher: 'It is pretty self-explanatory'
Tanner Franklin heard music in the background when Tony Vitello called him in late June. The Tennessee baseball coach apologized for the noise. The Vols were taking batting practice at the College World Series, Vitello explained to open a frank conversation about wanting the Kennesaw State transfer to be a Vol. Message heard. ...
Cool off at these Tri-Cities spots over the summer
As the temperatures begin to skyrocket, residents of the Tri-Cities are likely looking for a place to cool off and escape from the summer heat. Several places across the region, from pools to splash pads, offer hours of entertainment and a way to enjoy summer at its peak.
City offices closed July 4, trash service on schedule
Schedules for the July 4th holiday have been announced for the City of Johnson City, ensuring residents are informed about the operations of various city services during the celebrations. On Thursday, July 4, all city offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. However, this closure will not affect...
News-Herald Publisher named Tennessee Press Association President
Darrell Richardson, general manager of The News-Herald, Lenoir City, is the new president of the Tennessee Press Association (TPA). TPA is the trade association of the state’s daily and non-daily newspapers. It is composed of 131 newspapers and online publications. Richardson succeeds Daniel Williams, publisher of The Paris Post-Intelligencer. Other officers elected at TPA’s Business...
Heat Advisory 7-3-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 5 mph. URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Nashville TN 213...
Kingsport announces road closures for July 4th events
The City of Kingsport has announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. The Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade steps of at 10 a.m. and some roads will be closed starting the morning of July 4 until the parade is finished. The parade route will go down Center Street from Wateree Street to Memorial Park on Fort Henry Drive and will affect some adjacent roadways. Expect additional road closers Saturday in Kingsport for the city’s annual Red, White, and Boom event on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m.
Storyteller to bring Jewish stories to Jonesborough stage
Most storytellers lean on memory to deliver a tale from the stage. But for Shonaleigh Cumbers, her strong memory from which she pulls family tales is a skill she has honed since she was young. “I learned how to peel apart a story, rehydrate it, and then dehydrate it to...
Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Flyboys Fend Off Doughboys’ Late Game Surge
The Greeneville Flyboys were sweating late, but were able to hold off the Johnson City Doughboys to win 8-6 and improve to 14-8 on the season on Tuesday at Pioneer Park. After taking a 5-0 lead after the first two innings, with Brady Francisco’s two-run single being the early highlight, the Doughboys finally got on the board in the top of the fifth on a Chase Bloomer RBI single to make it 5-1. ...
2024 4th of July Weather
Some of you will see storms, some of you will not. Some will have fireworks, some will postpone until probably Saturday , because Friday is going to be quite wet. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tennessee Heat Wave Continues, Dangerous Temperatures Persist
Nashville, TN – Tennessee is enduring a severe heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees this week. The US National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday for most counties, excluding the Plateau. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take breaks if outdoors for extended periods.
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